REO Speedwagon - Neal Doughty Interview

[@jamescon55]

Neal is old school and a GAWD. And a survivor..... Late 70s to early/mid 80s REO SPEEDWAGON music (with Richrath) FOREVER! 🔥🙏🎸🥁

[@wavydave490]

One of the most under appreciated musicians in rock and roll. His solo on Roll With the Changes is a classic.

[@marcdewey1242]

Let me ride from REO TWO has a good organ solo as well.

[@leecalvinmusic]

Agree but did you know that part of the solo was “borrowed” by Kevin Cronin from Crosby, Stills and Nash song Love The One You’re With? Kevin recently admitted it. But Neal smashes it and it is awesome.

[@jackoesterlejr.3454]

@@marcdewey1242 Very true!

[@mazorquerodeley9268]

In your letter

[@jackoesterlejr.3454]

Neal was my neighbor in Belleville,Illinois. I was good friends with his brother...Randy! He also had twin brothers..Mark & Mike! Whenever i came over to his house he let me sit on the piano bench and watch him play! They lived on Cambridge Drive 8 & i lived on 23 with a concrete swimming pool. He is the best organist in the world!! He taught me how to play the piano. Thank You...Mr. Doughty! Always Be Blessed!

[@alishataylor6017]

Cool

[@jackoesterlejr.3454]

@@alishataylor6017 I wish everyone could meet him! He so down to earth! Thank You Alisha! Be Blessed!

[@patriciaclouser8351]

Yall DESERVE and have earned a place in the rock and roll Hall of fame!!! That will happen!!!

[@billwilson5341]

Neal Doughty and his keyboards has always been my favorite part of REO Speedwagon. I don't believe I've ever heard him speak before. Where is the rest of this interview?

[@douglaskirbyl4684]

Gary made the band. He seriously laid in the riffs.

[@gibby6904]

You bet.....and Cronin kicked him out of HIS band.....Lost In A Dream was Garys masterpiece.....his playing was on fire on that album....it was real rock and roll with not one candy-ass ballad with nasaly vocals......

[@jamescon55]

YEP...Gary Richrath era was the ONLY REO SPEEDWAGON that matters...Then and NOW 😏

[@billwilson5341]

Actually Neal Doughty and Alan Gratzer made the band.

[@billwilson5341]

@@gibby6904: Gary is the reason Gary was out of the band. He, like too many of us, was his own worst enemy.

[@roxannbalonek6850]

Neal is a great keyboard artist. Thanks for all your years of REO. They could not have been there without you! On that same note...Alan was a awesome drummer. I much prefer the 70's music that REO created. Not a power ballad fan. REO will always be Gary, Neal, Alan, Bruce and Kevin. The COW album is absolutely my favorite!

[@Trobtwillis]

i think you are referring to the album with keep pushing, lightning, flying turkey trot, etc. on it. that's pre-bruce. greg philbin was bass guitarist back then.

[@roxannbalonek6850]

+Trobtwillis I know...Bruce didn't start with REO until 1977.

[@tomward7323]

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[@tomward7323]

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[@georgejordan5611]

One of the original founder of REO Speedwagon and original bass player for REO Gregg Philbin was my preference to Bruce Hall. He was more of a rythym and blues groove bassist before REO turned into a "ballad" band.

[@jimmytuesday4760]

just recently i was thinking that really neal and his keyboard are the heart of reo speedwagon 😉 he is a great artist🌪👻

[@jackoesterlejr.3454]

He was in the marching band...Belleville Township High School West..Belleville,Illinois

[@bryansimmons4550]

Where is the rest of the interview? My musical start was similar to Neal's except my mom made me take PIANO lessons. I never got good on piano, but I did learn about harmonies, and some music theory, so that like him, when the Beatles appeared, I taught myself guitar, using the musical ideas I had learned from piano. I NEVER learned to properly read music, and I'm sure Neal can. Also, I never got rich or famous playing music, but I DID eventually get myself an honest to goodness Hammond tonewheel organ and twin rotor Leslie speaker, which I LOVE. No offense to Neal, but it was first Jimmy Greenspoon, then Jon Lord, who got me hooked on the Hammond/Leslie magnificence. My first instrument remains the guitar though. There's a lesson in all my rambling ................ whatever musical instrument you finally hook up with, play it with passion, love and joy. Music is a universal language that we all can enjoy and help us all connect in one way or another. Play it the best you can, and if you aren't THE best, don't worry. Someone out there is wishing they could play as well as you can. Just be a good ambassador and bring them into the fold.

[@brendasettles1046]

He could "kind of play the keyboard"? He is incredible on keys!

[@ttnt3332]

Neal your awesome! Always were and always will be!

[@squirrelattackspidy]

Man that guy can tear it up on keyboard!

[@Trobtwillis]

yeah, i have always enjoyed listening to neal.

[@jessieriggsjr.6980]

Just saw what is left of REO and Neal has hung it up after 50 some years - and then there were two.

[@acgillespie]

Neil is a good dude. I had the pleasure of meeting him @ the Miami airport.

[@darkcloud5530]

You cut off the interview right in the middle.....where the hell is the rest of it? Twits. I also agree with Mr. Gary Richrath (R.I.P.) about the ballads. HATED the ballad turn the band took because these guys could rock n roll with the best of them. Roll with the Changes and Don't Let Him Go were great examples. Who in the band thought ballads were the way......? Loved Neal Doughty's music and personality....great guy.

[@Tobytitos]

Yeah where's the rest?!? WHERE oh WHERE?!? As for the ballads, hmm. Ya know, Chicago hates the ballad-y stuff they did with David Foster-but it has kept them touring for another 30+ years. You could argue that without the ballads that helped make them huge, REO would not be out as much or at at all. And for me, I like the ballads as a counterpoint to the balls-out rockers.

[@Trobtwillis]

this is a great interview. neal's comments are as interesting as his solos.

[@jimbo91262]

Lol "well I can kinda play the keyboards". Wow! Destiny!

[@shawno66]

My favorite KB player of all time! It's his birthday tomorrow BTW (July 29)

[@robertbishop5357]

Neal is the US version of John Lord.

[@buckjohnson725]

Robert bishop. I like him and REO a lot, but Jon Lord? That's a little bit of a stretch.

[@ranger1959ful]

I liked the REO Speedwagon name from the beginning of my being a fan of the band. The name stuck with me right away. I just didn't know the origin of the band's name.

[@kelvinalvin3171]

Neal... Still standin' strong with his keyboard... From then till now..., but without Gary RICHRATH.

[@abelcano3723]

Hammond B3 like Gregg Rolie.

[@zaheerali3270]

Man spoke with humility and truth.how many bands have collapsed after a big hit mmm.

[@insightvideo6136]

Wow. What a cool guy.

[@georgejordan5611]

Neal was always a great keyboard player for REO Speedwagon. I prefer listening to early REO featuring Mike Murphy on vocals and original founding band member bassist Gregg Philbin. RIP Gregg Philbin.

[@clemerond8927]

wow, what an interesting story, always loved his intro on 157 RSA

[@josieowl7833]

Awesome one of my favorite songs. I think Neal has a cute noise

[@billwilson5341]

A "cute noise"?

[@jcdova29]

Without Gary REO became the Kevin bubble gum show.

[@10000Rachel]

Cool Stuff!

[@sdingeswho]

Great discussion, and great attitude about music and the teaching thereof! I think Neal D is the only surviving member of the original REO (last one still in the band), although maybe Bruce Hall was there, too (Kevin Cronin might as well be a founding member, although technically he isn’t). And yes, I *did* know the origin of the name “REO Speedwagon” - I’ve seen a real one at a classic-car show.

[@billwilson5341]

Neal Doughty (and Alan Gratzer) started the band.

[@Diana-ss9bo]

I find him to be a delightful conversationalist. One question Neil, did you break the addiction to Soap Operas? You sir, got me strung out! Haha! Charming human being, doesn't put on Aires to impress. Just "Real", authentic & genuine. Also, can keep a 3 year old entertained in a baby pool for hours. I admire his skill and artistry greatly...I wish you a very Happy New Year Neil & the whole REO Familia! Hugs, d.crow from the Rocky Mountains

[@joseftullen6372]

Neal is an interesting guy. Probably the smartest member. I would enjoy a long conversation with him. After he leaves REO he should consider speaking to groups about his experience in a rock band for all those years. I'm tired of hearing Gary this and Gary that. Gary should have been grateful to even be in this band. I wouldn't mind being the #2, 3, or 4 member. Cronin played his part. It so happened he was the singer. Everyone should get over it and admit the ballads were rock gold.

[@peterherard8207]

Yeah ...... If you like Air Supply 2.0

[@edgarestradajr8192]

That reporter has a serious case of cuteness 😅😅😅😜

[@Tobytitos]

Well here she is again, but who is she is a mystery. kzbin.info/www/bejne/gHKVgJqCftaUo7M

[@gibby6904]

Neal really shined on the Lost In A Dream album......to me the only REO album that is a rock and roll classic......I never liked Cronins vocals or the way he pranced around on stage.....or kicked Gary out of his own band.....

[@outlaw49x10]

Well. The scrawny girly dudes are pricks you know...they make bitch moves...i was a fan up to Hi infidelity...after that not at all

[@roxannbalonek6850]

Lost In a Dream and This Time We Mean It are incredible albums! Gary had incredible vocals!

[@acgillespie]

Poor Poor Neal...we need to set up a go fund account for Neal to be able to live in a house once again...he's given so much...

[@CarlaHubbs]

This is a very interesting with him

[@ezymk69]

Smart guy😁

[@marcdewey3848]

Jon Lord played a Hammond as well.

[@douglaslippertindy]

marc dewey:..and Lord was classically trained, like the keyboardists Neal mentions.

[@Altnature]

I love Gary but Neal on keyboard was a huge part of the sound and he was really good.

[@ronhoffman7941]

Gary rips Amato so easily

[@passadonut]

In your letter - was a true story about how His wife wrote a letter to him saying she was leaving him

[@billwilson5341]

Whose wife?

[@suzannecarwell1391]

@@billwilson5341 Neal's wife. Gary wrote the song .